West Palm Beach to Des Moines (PBI–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,283 mi 3h 6m nonstop -1h behind 70 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PBI and DSM, connecting options are available through 70 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,014
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PBI→DSM FLL→DSM MIA→DSM
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 4 8
Flight time 3h 6m 3h 35m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights · Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m.
Facts

PBI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,283 mi / 2,065 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 6m. The route covers 1,283 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PBI to DSM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKG, AGS, DAL, APF, MRK, SRQ, MCO, OJC, SFB, STL, RSW, YIP, DPA, CVG, GMU, MEM, PIE, CLE, PGD, HOU, PTK, RST, FMY, RDU, OMA, LNK, NAS, IAD, MDW, PIT, MKE, YYZ, MSY, GCM, AUS, TEB, OXC, SBN, APA, MSP, ACY, RIL, TEX, BWI, SCF, AZA, PHX, PSP, LAS, SJO, SNA, BUR, YVR, PDX, PHL, LGA, CLT, ATL, BNA, IAH, ORD, DTW, DEN, DFW, DCA, EWR, LAX, BOS, MIA and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from DSM to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, MIA and RSW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PBI to DSM

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PBI to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to DSM ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,283 miles (2,065 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Fort Myers (RSW).